As aforesaid, the agreement for Sverre Nypan is believed to be worth £12m – although Arsenal could only have to use £900,000 of their allocated budget for the winter transfer window if they beat Girona in the UEFA Champions League.

Arsenal told deadline for Sverre Nypan decision after transfer talks - Gunners look to be competing with more than one Premier League rival for Rosenborg midfielder

Arsenal have been told Sverre Nypan is set to make a decision on his future imminently. The Gunners are among a number of club’s tracking the Rosenborg midfielder and had been confident of signing him ahead of a number of Premier League rivals.

Arsenal have just a few days left to decide whether to add to their squad during the winter transfer window as the Gunners look to keep their fading title hopes alive

Arsenal are said to be leading the race to sign Norwegian talent Sverre Nypan this month. The Rosenborg midfielder has been tipped as a natural Martin Odegaard replace